This Order revokes and replaces, subject to some changes and a transitional provision, the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2017.
Yn ddarostyngedig i rai newidiadau ac un ddarpariaeth drosiannol, mae’r Gorchymyn hwn yn dirymu ac yn disodli Gorchymyn Cyflogau Amaethyddol (Cymru) 2017.
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Source: Legislation .gov.uk
This Order makes consequential amendments to various provisions of income tax legislation following the introduction of a “starter rate” and “intermediate rate” of income tax that will apply to Scottish taxpayers’ non-savings, non-dividend income for the tax year 2018/19. These rates were set by a rate resolution made by the Scottish Parliament on 20th February 2018 in exercise of their power to set rates and thresholds for non-savings non-dividend income provided for in section 80C of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 26), as amended by the Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11).
Link: The Scottish Rates of Income Tax (Consequential Amendments) Order 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3) (“the Act”). They are the eighth commencement regulations under the Act. Other provisions of the Act were brought into force on Royal Assent by section 183(5) of the Act or commenced on 31st March 2017 by virtue of section 183(6) of the Act.
Link: The Policing and Crime Act 2017 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2018
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
The Business Secretary Greg Clark has today (29 March 2018) announced that, as part of the Industrial Strategy, 3 projects across the North East of England have been awarded almost £15 million to help improve local universities, businesses and entrepreneurs produce new products and services and bring them to market.
Ensuring the UK is the best place for innovators is at the heart to the modern Industrial Strategy and key to the government’s plan of building a Britain fit for the future. The new investment, part of the £100 million Connecting Capability Fund, will support a range of activity aimed at growing the North East economy, creating jobs and delivering major environmental benefits for the region.
Business Secretary Greg Clark said:
The North East has some of the most innovative people, businesses and organisations and I am determined to build on its success.
Improving our ability to bring new innovations and products to market is crucial to the success of the UK economy and the new set of projects announced today will further strengthen the link between our world leading universities and businesses.
Through our Industrial Strategy we are determined to improve people’s lives. By increasing investment in research and development by an extra £7 billion over the next five years we will ensure the UK remains one of the best places in the world to innovate, do business and create the high value, high skilled jobs of the future ensuring we build a Britain fit for the future.
The new projects announced today include £5 million of funding for a project led by Durham University which includes Newcastle University, Northumbria University and the University of Sunderland to deliver a step change in commercialising research and drive economic improvement in support of the North East’s technology and industrial sectors. Called Northern Accelerator, the project will build on an existing project of the same name and establish a seed capital investment fund to help turn concepts into new businesses or products.
The bioeconomy is worth over £36 billion to the UK and is one of the key growth areas for the economies. To take advantage of the growing sector, £5 million is being invested to build the bioeconomy sector across the Tees Valley, Yorkshire and Humberside.
In collaboration with regional industry, Local Enterprise Partnerships and the wider community, Teesside University will work with the University of York and the University of Hull to deliver projects focused upon 3 areas: transforming bio-based waste into new products; converting industrial sites by re-purposing them for bio-based manufacturing and growing the productivity of the region’s bioeconomy as a whole by bringing together research and commercialisation capabilities within the three universities. The new investment is expected to grow the region’s economy, create new jobs and have major environmental benefits.
David Sweeney, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange at HEFCE and Executive Chair Designate of Research England, said:
Today’s announcement is a first for Research England, which comes into existence on 1 April. These projects exemplify our aims – to work in partnership with universities, support innovations and deliver benefits for the economy and local communities.
Link: Press release: Innovators across the North East get a multi-million pound Industrial Strategy boost
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Prime Minister demonstrated her commitment to Northern Ireland’s farming industry in a visit to meet local farmers in Bangor today and to hear their views on what Brexit means to them.
She had a lunch of local Northern Ireland produce at Fairview Farm hosted by the Jackson family and representatives of the Ulster Farmers Union, where she shared her determination to secure a deal that would benefit the whole of the UK.
Her visit was part of a day-long tour across the United Kingdom to mark exactly one year from the UK’s historic exit from the European Union.
Prime Minister Theresa May said:
Northern Ireland and the farming industry are integral parts of the United Kingdom’s history, culture and, importantly, our future – which is why I’m here today to speak to farmers and hear their views.
My mission is to deliver a Brexit deal that strengthens the bonds between us and ensures our industries and nations prosper as we forge a new role for ourselves in the world.
Today, I want to hear from people in Northern Ireland about what our exit from the EU means to them. As there is no Executive in place in Northern Ireland, it is even more important that the views of people and businesses here continue to be heard. We remain absolutely committed to restoring a devolved government to Northern Ireland and will continue to work with the parties to achieve this.
I also want to reassure the people of Northern Ireland about my commitment to avoid a hard border and protect the Belfast Agreement. The border is used daily for travel and trade, but it also forms a hugely important part of British and Irish identities, rooted in generations of family history – and this is something that needs to be protected.
Agriculture is one of the most significant industries in Northern Ireland, employing around 48,000 people to work on over 25,000 farms, creating produce which is renowned in quality at home and abroad.
Fairview Farm is comprised of a 300 cow dairy unit and covers 132 acres of grassland.
Link: Press release: Prime Minister visits farmers in Northern Ireland today to mark one year to EU exit
Source: Gov Press Releases
A former housing worker who shared a confidential report identifying a potential vulnerable victim has been convicted of data protection offences by a jury.
Link: Former housing worker convicted by jury of data protection offences
Source: ICO .org.uk
Catch up on work since January
Link: House of Lords pauses for recess
Source: Parliamentary News
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Baroness Manzoor CBE as a Baroness in Waiting (government whip (unpaid)).
This follows the departure from government of Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen.
Link: Press release: Appointment of Baroness Manzoor CBE as a Baroness in Waiting
Source: Gov Press Releases
A community housing association has today been sentenced after it failed to effectively manage its employees’ exposure to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) over a prolonged period of time.
Link: Housing association fined after exposing employees to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Source: Health and Safety
Lords Science and Technology Committee to investigate Off-site manufacture for construction
Link: Off-site manufacture for construction – Lords Committee launches a new inquiry
Source: Parliamentary News
